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In brief+

Weekly budget
£unconfirmed
Flight budget
£unconfirmed
Flight duration
 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
Yes
Vaccinations
Yes
Currency
Dobra
Language(s)
Portuguese

Overview

São Tomé and Príncipe

Chocolate island... What a dream! Long live Sao Tome! Located in the Gulf of Guinea, 125 miles away from Gabon, this old Portuguese colony is indeed reputed for its cocoa bean harvest. However, the riches of Sao Tome do not stop there: divine desert beaches, enchanting sea depths, fairy-tale like jungle will be the sites for your excursions. You will discover authenticity.

pros

  •  The low cost of living.
  •  The beaches and the islands' authenticity have not been affected too much by tourism.
  •  The wide variety of bird species.

cons

  •  There aren't many tourist hotels.
  •  The small size of the country.

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Country Guide

Our Editorial team's advice

For your meals at the restaurant, reserve beforehand so that the chef is sure to have enough food.
Believe the locals when they tell you that their red chilli (malagueta) is the world's hottest. You may not want to even try it!
Keep some dollars on you, because, unlike restaurants, many hotels and taxi drivers prefer them to dobras.
If you are using an analogue camera, bring your own films with you. It is preferable to ask for permission before taking a picture of people, and it is strictly prohibited to take pictures of official buildings (ports, airports, departments of the government, presidential palace).

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